Homemade Cluster Granola

Ingredients

• 2 cups whole rolled oats
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (or almonds, or a mix)
• 1/2 cup coconut flakes (optional)
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons creamy almond butter
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries (optional)

Before you cook

• Preheat the oven to 300F.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Melt the coconut oil and chop the walnuts.

Steps

1. Combine the oats, walnuts, coconut flakes, cinnamon and sea salt in a large bowl.
2. Drizzle in the melted coconut oil and maple syrup.
3. Add the almond butter and stir until everything is evenly coated.
4. Scoop the mixture onto the lined baking sheet.
5. Press it into a 1-inch-thick oval so it bakes into clusters.
6. Bake 15 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
7. Break the granola apart gently with a fork.
8. Bake 15 minutes more, until golden brown.
9. Stir in the dried cranberries if using.
10. Cool for 15 minutes before serving so the clusters crisp up.